Wood Opal and Rutile Physical Properties

Wood Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.504.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Wood Opal and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Wood Opal and Rutile physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Wood Opal and Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Wood Opal and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wood Opal and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wood Opal and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wood Opal is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.